On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai village, Pakngum district, after its leader declared herself the reincarnation of Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, the Maitreya Buddha that Buddhist tradition says will one day appear on earth to succeed Gautama Buddha.
Under the 24 September...
Over 800 people were killed in road accidents across Laos last year, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk or reckless driving.
Despite the...
Authorities in Vientiane Capital are to enforce a ban on the service of alcohol during international New Year celebrations.
The Vientiane Capital Covid Taskforce has...
Police have warned that speed tests and breathalyzers will be used on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway during the holiday period.
According to a...
A Savannakhet man has been arrested for attempting to send 70,000 methamphetamine pills with a courier service.
Some 72,000 methamphetamine pills were packaged in cardboard...
Authorities in Laos have arrested a group of Chinese nationals and Lao citizens on charges of sexual misconduct and publishing pornography.
According to a report...
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested six people for attempting to send ecstasy pills to Laos and Vietnam.
DutchNews.nl reports that five people were arrested...
